My wife and I chose to celebrate our first anniversary here with a three course dinner including champagne and chocolates. The food is definitely approaching a fine dining experience but lacks that something extra that would make it exceptional. It took the staff a while...to track down our booking but eventually made up for it with great service. The setting is really beautiful even though we had to sit inside as a result of a pending thunderstorm. Parking can also be an issue for ladies in heels as the restaurant is down a steep gravel slope.More

We just missed the live music, which concluded prior to our arrival - nonetheless, a beautiful setting with entertainment for young children. The food is spectacular, and we were spoiled for choice. The menu is well-thought out, and indicates allergens as well as special dietary...information, which is something that other local restaurants don't offer. I see this as a gourmet menu, and thus the prices of between R80 and R200 per main course (2018 values) are quite reasonable. We did wait for the food for quite some time, but this is also to be expected in the context of freshly prepared gourmet courses - it was worth the wait. Our server was excellent, and his recommendations were insightful. My husband had the steak, and it was melt-in-the-mouth steak full of flavor, and I'll highly recommend it. The burgers were a hit with the children. My prawn pasta did not live up to the promises on the menu, but was pleasant nonetheless. This was our second time there, and we'll go again. It is a very laid back experience, and to experience the full benefit, it is recommended that you go only when you have time to relax, I think guests who are in a hurry will be disappointed.More

I have no complaints about this place, it’s one of the best restaurants I’ve eaten at lately, the lamb I ordered was cooked to perfection medium rare like I requested, you could taste the quality in this place, the atmosphere is even better than I...thought it would be! I will most definitely be going back there!!!More

I was pleased with our experience at Al Fiume. I never gave any place a 5 star as I feel there should also be left room for improvement. But I can also not complain about anything here. We were there before by ourselves nd I...was a bit concerned taking 3 more couples, but it was just a pleasure. Table seated on the deck outside as requested. Changing number of people from 11 to 12 then to 13. No problem. During restaurant week and they were quite busy, but food all come at the some time, still hot and fresh and correct. The waiter - Truman - was great. Taking orders from 9 adults and 4 children can drive anyone up the wall, but he stayed friendly, helpful with not one mistake. Thank you to Ken, Truman, Marie-Louise and Jane who were all involved in making this a great day outdoors with friends.More

As with so many restaurants that have beautiful settings, for some reason they lack service and quality of food. The food is very average and the service is worse. badly trained staff. Not a cheap restaurant and therefore not worth the drive.

Restaurant set right next to the hennops river food and service absolutely amazing Love this place it’s kid friendly it with a jumping castle and a swimming pool that the older kids can entertain themselves while u enjoy your meal

We stayed at River Place Lodge for the weekend where al Fiume is based, and had dinner and breakfast there. al Fiume is Italian for 'to the river', which it literally is. The setting is truly lovely, if you like the outdoors and rivers, and...if you opt to sit on the deck or beneath one of the romantic little gazebos then you'll be treated to seeing an array of birds and wild life as well. The food is well prepared, but average, and quite pricey for what it is. Drinks were very expensive (a 250ml bottle of still water is R18). We booked bed and breakfast, and a continental/full English breakfast was offered. This was quite substantial, but nothing spectacular. The staff are friendly and attentive, but be aware that if you sit under one of the gazebos or on the deck area near the pool, that they have to walk miles to the kitchen, and that you may finish your chips before they get back to you with the tomato sauce ;) Also, please tip in cash if you can...More